First Presbyterian Church

April 27, 2011
Carol Beddingfield
Executive Director


Chamber Chatter

As I sat in the First Presbyterian Church for Holy Week services, I was in awe of the history of the sanctuary.

The church is part of the thirty-two churches that comprise the Hallelujah Trail of North Alabama. Each church is at least 100 years old, is on its original site, and is still holding services today.

Members of the church stood outside to greet me for each service. You could sense the devotion that Bobby Johnson and Dexter Smith feel for their church.

The stain glass windows will take your breath away. The worn wooden floors creak with many memories of births, weddings, baptism, as well as funerals.
Located downtown, the church not only reflects important events in individual lives but also the history of our city.

The church was built in 1875. It is the oldest church still in use in Fort Payne.

The Master Minorities of Fort Payne High School presented a beautiful Easter Program. This group of high students is sponsored by the Ministerial Association.

The students of Arise also performed a dance interpretation of the crucifixion.

If you would like to view the historical First Presbyterian Church, call the church office at 256-845-2915.

The Chamber has brochures describing the location of the other 31 churches on The Hallelujah Trail of North Alabama. Stop by 300 Gault Avenue, North for more information.